Cryptic and sibling species

[Bob Mesibov]

The two adjectives are used interchangeably in entomology. See Paterson
(1990) and Bower and Brown (1997).

Paterson, H.E.H. 1990. The recognition of cryptic species among
economically important insects. In: Zalucki, M.P. (ed.), Heliothis:
Research Methods and Prospects; pp. 1-10. New York: Springer-Verlag.

Bower, C.C. and Brown, G.R. 1997. Hidden biodiversity: detection of
cryptic thynnine wasp species using sexually deceptive, female-mimicking
orchids. Memoirs of the Museum of Victoria 56(2): 461-466.
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Dr Robert Mesibov
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Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery
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